Between Vs Among Practice (A2-B1) - English Grammar Quiz

⏱ Time: 07:30 📝 Questions: 15 📊 Level: A2, B1 📚 Type: Grammar ⭐ XP: up to +15 (on pass)

7-minute daily practice: 15 Between Vs Among exercises for Level A2-B1. Short enough to fit into a coffee break, thorough enough to make real progress. Covers the most important aspects of between vs among with instant feedback on every answer.

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Question 1: The ball is sitting ___ the two chairs.

Question 1 options
'Between' is correct because it describes a position involving two distinct, individually identified items (the two chairs). 'Among' is used for groups where items are not individually named.
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Question 2: She walked ___ the crowd of people at the market.

Question 2 options
'Among' is correct because 'the crowd' is a collective group of people not individually named. 'Between' is used for distinct, individually identified items.
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Question 3: 'Between' can only be used when exactly two things are involved.

Question 3 options
False because 'between' can be used with more than two items as long as each item is distinct and individually identified, for example 'a deal between the three companies.'
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Question 4: Which situation correctly uses 'among'?

Question 4 options
'Among' is used when something is part of a collective group where individuals are not singled out. Sharing a secret with a general group of friends fits this rule.
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Question 5: Arrange the words to make a correct sentence:

Question 5 options
  • was divided
  • the workers
  • among
  • The money

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The correct order is 'The money was divided among the workers' because 'among' is used when something is shared within a collective group of people not individually named.
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Question 6: Which sentence is correct?

Question 6 options
'Between' is correct when referring to two distinct, individually named items. 'I need to choose between the red bag and the blue bag' correctly uses 'between' for two specific items.
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Question 7: Teacher: 'How do you say this in English?' Student: 'The prize was shared ___ all the players on the team.' Teacher: 'That's correct!'

Question 7 options
'Among' is correct because 'all the players on the team' refers to a collective group where individuals are not singled out. 'Between' would only fit if the players were individually named.
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Question 8: Which sentence correctly uses 'between' rather than 'among'?

Question 8 options
'Between' is used when two or more distinct, individually identified items are involved. 'A disagreement between Tom and Sara' correctly uses 'between' for two named individuals.
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Question 9: Put the words in the correct order:

Question 9 options
  • the two brothers
  • a strong bond
  • There is
  • between

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The correct order is 'There is a strong bond between the two brothers' because 'between' is used when two distinct, individually identified people share a relationship.
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Question 10: The new rules must be understood ___ all members of the club.

Question 10 options
'Among' is correct because 'all members of the club' is a collective group without individually named members. 'Between' would require distinct, individually identified people.
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Question 11: Which statement about 'between' and 'among' is true?

Question 11 options
'Among' is used for collective groups where individuals are not singled out, while 'between' is for distinct, individually identified items or people — even if there are more than two.
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Question 12: Original: 'The three named cities signed a trade deal.' Rewrite using 'between': 'A trade deal was signed ___ the three named cities.'

Question 12 options
'Between' is correct because the three cities are distinct, individually identified entities. 'Among' would be used if the cities were part of a nonspecific collective group.
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Question 13: Match each sentence to the correct grammar label.

Question 13 options
She had to choose between the apple and the orange.
He found a coin among the leaves on the ground.
The deal was made between France, Germany, and Italy.
There was excitement among the fans at the stadium.
Among: collective group without individually named members
Between: more than two distinct, individually named items
Among: item within a collective, nonspecific group
Between: two distinct, individually named items

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'Between' is used for distinct, individually identified items; 'among' is used for collective or nonspecific groups. The number of items and whether they are named determines which preposition fits.
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Question 14: It is correct to say 'There is a clear difference between right and wrong' even though 'right' and 'wrong' are abstract concepts, not physical objects.

Question 14 options
True because 'between' applies to any two distinct, individually identified things — including abstract concepts. It is not limited to physical objects.
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Question 15: Which sentence best expresses that something is shared within a collective group, not split between named individuals?

Question 15 options
'Among' expresses that something belongs to or is shared within a collective group. 'The responsibility is shared among the staff' correctly shows a group relationship without singling out individuals.